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Peter and the Wolf

1995·Movie
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
Animated AdaptationMusical StorytellingClassic TaleChildren's FilmLive-Action Animation MixOrchestral ScoreChuck Jones AnimationComing-of-AgeNostalgic

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Is Peter and the Wolf worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Peter and the Wolf?

0 h 46 min

Peter and the Wolf runs 0 h 46 min.

What language is Peter and the Wolf in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.